California RISE Homes Program Offers Up to $15,000 for All-Electric Disaster Rebuilds

California disaster survivors may qualify for RISE Homes rebuild incentives

RISE Homes, short for Rebuilding Incentives for Sustainable Electric Homes, helps Californians rebuild energy-efficient, all-electric homes after natural disasters. The program is funded through a $50 million California Public Utilities Commission order.

Who may qualify

Property owners may qualify if their residential building was destroyed or red-tagged after a local emergency declared on or after January 1, 2017, and the rebuilding permits were approved after November 4, 2021.

The damaged home must have received electric service before the disaster from one of the listed investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, Southern California Edison, SDG&E, Liberty Utilities, Bear Valley Electric Service, or PacifiCorp/Pacific Power.

Base and equity incentive amounts

• Single-family home: $10,000 base or $15,000 equity incentive
• Modular housing: $8,000 base or $12,000 equity incentive
• Accessory dwelling unit: $7,000 base or $10,500 equity incentive
• Multifamily unit: $5,000 base or $7,500 equity incentive
• Manufactured housing: $7,000 base or $10,500 equity incentive

Extra incentives may be available

Homeowners can receive more for certain upgrades, including whole-home batteries, ultra-low GWP heat pump water heaters, and Passive House measures.

How to apply

Qualified homeowners can start through the RISE Homes application portal. Incentives are usually paid after construction is complete, often within two to three months.